Dark Muted Cardinal is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5D282D, which equals rgb(93, 40, 45) in RGB and hsl(354, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M57 Y52 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5D282D - RGB
93, 40, 45 - HSL
354°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
0, 57, 52, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted Cardinal
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.62:1. Its complementary color is #285D58.
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Dark Muted Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #5D282D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 40, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 354°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 52%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6105133 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4DBDC - 100
#C9B7B9 - 200
#AE9496 - 300
#937073 - 400
#784C50 - 500
#5D282D - 600
#4E2126 - 700
#3E1B1E - 800
#2F1417 - 900
#1F0D0F - 950
#100708
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Cardinal
- Complementary
#285D58≈ Dark Muted Cyan - Analogous −30°
#5D2848≈ Dark Muted Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#5D3D28≈ Dark Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#2D5D28≈ Dark Muted Green - Triadic +240°
#282D5D≈ Dark Muted Cobalt - Split 150°
#285D3D≈ Dark Muted Jade - Split 210°
#28485D≈ Dark Muted Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Cardinal | Aa | 11.62:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Cardinal | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Cardinal
background-color: #5D282D;color: #5D282D;background-color: rgb(93, 40, 45);background-color: hsl(354, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-cardinal: #5D282D; }class="bg-[#5D282D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Cardinal
- Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Dark Muted Ruby
#5D2838 - Dark Muted Vermilion
#5D3228 - Dark Muted Carmine
#5D283D - Dark Muted Cinnabar
#5D3828 - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Dark Soft Ruby
#6A1B32 - Dark Muted Blush
#5D2842 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B
More red shades
- Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Medium Light Soft Cardinal
#D45460 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F - Darkest Muted Cardinal
#240F11 - Very Dark Muted Cardinal
#401C1F - Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Muted Cardinal
#B24D57 - Medium Light Muted Cardinal
#BF6972 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Cardinal?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Cardinal is #5D282D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Cardinal?
Dark Muted Cardinal has an RGB value of 93, 40, 45 (rgb(93, 40, 45)). In HSL it is 354°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Cardinal?
Use white text on Dark Muted Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.62:1 and black text has 1.81:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Cardinal?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Cardinal is #285D58. Analogous colors #5D2848 and #5D3D28 also pair well.